MASTER OF
BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
PSO MBA
Purpose.Transform.Impact
WHY
PSO MBA?
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SHAPE YOUR TOMORROW’S LEADER
PSO MBA is an international-standard Master of Business Administration program, designed by Western
Sydney University, Australia - Top 1% University Worldwide.
PSO MBA equips tomorrow's leaders with comprehensive skills and the ability to solve complex business
problems and adapt to changes in the contemporary business environment.
International-standard
MBA Program
It is the only MBA Program in Vietnam
designed
to
exclusively
equip
fresh
graduates
with
the
knowledge
and
experience relevant to 3 years of working in
multinational companies.
Perfect combination of
knowledge, technology &
real-world cases
The program is the combination of
knowledge,
technology
&
hands-on
experience that accelerate your career.
Accreditation
Accredited by Western Sydney University,
Australia - Top 1% of university worldwide.
Accelerate your career
Equipping you with business knowledge and
real-world experience equivalent to 3 years
of working in multinational companies, this
program leverages your English skills and
creates a shortcut to success.
Financial management thinking
The monthly tuition payment method
fosters habits of reasonable cash flow
planning, thereby cultivating an investment
mindset and skills in asset management.
Break limits
The learning environment and study
promotion policies are designed to
create motivation and opportunities to
continuously strive, helping you to
overcome your own limits.
Community
Be able to connect to a network of 2000
students, alumni of ISB, and a group of
leading Finance, Human Resources, and
Marketing
experts
through
many
activities and events.
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ABOUT WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
Western Sydney University with 10
campuses and 13 faculties, is globally
recognized for the quality of its research
and teaching. Students of Top 1% World
University will have the best experience
of global education.
RANKING
1
#
TOP 1%
5 STARS
UNI IN THE WORLD
2022 & 2023
OF UNIVERSITIES WORLDWIDE*
*TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION
RANKING 2023
FOR FACILITIES, INCLUSIVENESS,
INNOVATION AND TEACHING*
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION
IMPACT RANKINGS
WHY WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY?
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It is ranked in the Top 250 World University Rankings for
2023 and ranked 31st in the Young University Rankings
for 2022
Experience world-class ranking education in Vietnam
Alumni network from more than 100 corporations and
multinational corporations in Vietnam and globally
With 2 years of learning, the program is an international
standard of education, quality guaranteed
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PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Step 1: Foundation
Financial Reports for Decision Making
Wealth Management
Contemporary People Management
Leadership and HR Management
Strategic Marketing Management
Data-driven in Digital Marketing
Management Information System
Data Analytics for Business
English Academic Program
Step 2: Strategic Management Skills
Integrated Business Experience
Economics for Business
Step 3: Innovation in Business and Technology*
Innovation for New Markets
Innovation through Digital Technology
Innovation, Creativity and Foresight
Business Analytics in Practice
Modules may be subject to change by Western Sydney University:
*Leading Contemporary Organisation
*Environmental Management: A Business Perspective
*Project Management
Step 4: Problem Solving in Organizations
PSO MBA Business Project
Modules and subjects may be subject to change
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LECTURERS & INDUSTRY EXPERTS
ACADEMIC PROFESSORS
Assoc Prof.
Dilupa Nakandala
Prof.
Nipa Ouppara
Assoc. Prof
Quan Tran
Associate Dean
(Higher Degree Research),
Western Sydney University
Doctor of
Philosophy in Business
Assoc. Prof
Tuan Doan
PhD in Marketing,
Dean of ISB
PhD in Finance,
Senior Lecturer,
ISB Consult Project Director
INDUSTRY LEADERS
Mr. Dinh Cong Chinh
Mr. Phuong Truong
Ms. Linh Le
Ms. Nhung Pham
CIO, ACFC
Senior Director, KIS Vietnam
Securities Corporation
President cum General
Director, GlaxoSmithKline
Consumer Healthcare Vietnam
Category Marketing
Director, Vinamilk
EXPERTS
Mr. Trung Le
Mr. Hung Nguyen
Mr. Huan Tran
Finance Director,
FrieslandCampina Vietnam
Former Human Resources
Director, PNJ Group
Chief Technology Officer,
SonKim Retail
Mr. Tien Nguyen
Head of E-Commerce,
Schneider Electric
Vietnam & Cambodia
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TRANSFORM
YOUR
LEARNING
KNOWLEDGE
• Accredited by Western Sydney University, Australia - Top 1% of university worldwide.
• Equip with knowledge of business, technology, and leadership mindset.
• Complete the English foundation to serve for work.
EXPERIENCE
• Equipping students with business knowledge and practical experience equivalent to 3 years of
working experience through solving real-world cases, gain hands-on learning by applying theory
directly to business projects provided by industry leaders.
• Be able to define capability & passion, career development oriented through workshops which are
delivered by industry leaders.
• Honing intensive study and progressive learning attitude to further nurture your career path.
COMMUNITY
• Be able to connect to a network of 2000+ students, alumni of ISB, and a group of leading Finance,
Human Resources, and Marketing experts through several activities and events.
• Be able to approach, and create a strong network with recruiters from the school's corporate partners.
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ANNUAL ACTIVITIES
Organized in parallel with the main study program, interwoven into the main semesters, with diverse
formats and many aspects such as Professional Sharing, Expanding Relationships, Learning Support, Sharing
& Contributing, and Personal Branding.
talk
meetup
connect
A workshop where experts share their practical
experience and trends in 4 areas: Finance,
Human Resources, Marketing, & Management
Information System
Talks, sharing of students and alumni about their
learning and working experiences, memories, and
values of the MBA program
Periodic activities between students and alumni
This series provides a practical overview of the
learning and working experiences of successful
CEOs or Directors
insider
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The journal records the sharing of insights from
leading experts in many fields
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PSO MBA STUDENTS, WHO ARE THEY?
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24-28
100+
Age Range
multinational companies
where PSO MBA Students are working
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ADMISSION
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Academic requirements
English requirements
• Successfully completed an undergraduate
degree or higher in a business-related
discipline which is recognized by Western
Sydney University in Vietnam; OR
• Year 1: IELTS Academic score ≥ 5.5 (with no
component score lower than 5.0) or equivalent,
OR Internet-based Placement Test at least 46
points.
• Successfully completed an undergraduate
degree or higher in non-business related
discipline or graduated from universities in
section 2 (according to Australian regulations)
will study the Pre-MBA course before entering
the main program.
• Year 2: IELTS Academic score ≥ 6.5 (with no
component score lower than 6.0) or equivalent,
OR Paper-based Placement Test over 80%
organized by Western Sydney University.
*Students who do not meet the English
proficiency requirements for Year 2 must
enroll in EAP program (Level 4 and/or 5) in Year
1 following the arrangements of the program.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
• 01 Postgraduate Application Form.
• 02 Certified Copies of Bachelor’s Degree (English and Vietnamese).
• 02 Certified Copies of Academic Transcript (English and Vietnamese).
• English Certificate (Academic IELTS, TOEFL, PTE) (notarized)/VEPT Score Report Form.
• National ID Card or Passport (notarized).
• 02 4×6 photos taken within 1 year from the application deadline (with the applicant’s full name,
Date of Birth on the back).
• Resume (notarized).
• Original Health Certificate (notarized).
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Intake
Application Deadline
Enrolment date
(expected)
January
29 Dec 2023
06 Jan 2024
April
29 Mar 2024
06 Apr 2024
July
28 June 2024
06 Jul 2024
October
27 Sep 2024
05 Oct 2024
TUITION FEE & SCHOLARSHIPS
The tuition fee for PSO MBA program for the academic year 2024: 360.000.000
VND
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
EXCELLENT GRADUATE
• Scholarships are awarded to
students who graduated with an
overall grade point average (GPA) ≥
8.0 from TOP universities, including:
UEH, FTU, IU, BKU, UEL, UL, BUH,
VNU, and other universities listed in
Section 1 according to the ranking
table of Australia.
UEH ALUMNI AND ISB ALUMNI
• Scholarships are available for students who
graduated from University of Economics HCMC
(UEH) or UEH-International School of Business
(regular programs) and enroll PSO MBA full-time
in Vietnam.
• Requirements: IELTS Academic score ≥ 5.5 with
no component score lower than 5.0 (or equivalent
PTE, TOEFL score) valid at the time of application
submission.
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
HIGH DISTINCTION
• For excellent students, GPA of the term ≥ 85% (with each component in modules subject ≥ 80%)
• The school will notify students who are eligible for the scholarship after receiving full summary
transcript from lecturers and completing other conditions.
DEAN’S AWARD
For excellent students, GPA ≥ 85% (with all courses/modules ≥ 80%)
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ENGLISH SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR ALL THE FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
• Scholarships are available for students who hold an IELTS Academic certificate with a score of ≥ 6.5 (with
no component score below 6.0) or an equivalent certificate, which must be valid at the time of application.
• Scholarship amounts range from 1.000.000 VND to 5.000.000 VND.
*Students are encouraged to contact Admission Department or Program Management Department for
more details.
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FEE & FINANCING
The tuition fee for the PSO MBA program in the academic year 2024 is 360.000.000 VND. ISB cooperates with EduFin and Shinhan Bank to introduce the Financial management - Study investment program,
via Shinhan Bank’s credit card with the following details:
INSTALLMENT RATE & PAYMENT TERM
36 months - 10 million VND/month
TOTAL TUITION FEE: 360 million VND*
*Tuition fee is subject to change annually
BENEFITS OF USING INSTALLMENT METHOD
Create a foundation for personal
financial management thinking
Remove
financial barriers
Completely eliminate the risk of
tuition fees increasing
Shinhan 0% Interest Installment
Plan, no fee for card opening
EduFin - Education Finance is a financial solution for learning, built by experts based on the core of
financial knowledge with 4 main products: Learning Installment, Learning Savings, Learning Investment
Training, and Learning Insurance.
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T
(+84) 28 3622 1818
E
pso-mba@isb.edu.vn
W
psomba.com
Program Management:
41-43 Vo Van Tan, Vo Thi
Sau Ward, District 3, Ho
Chi Minh City
Scan website
Admission Office:
17 Pham Ngoc Thach, Vo
Thi Sau Ward, District 3,
Ho Chi Minh City
Main Campus:
196 Tran Quang Khai, Tan
Dinh Ward, District 1, Ho
Chi Minh City